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Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Authorities in Lansing were bracing for an onslaught of demonstrators Tuesday at the Michigan Capitol as the Legislature reconvenes for what could be final votes on bills.

Friday, December 07, 2012  By sundown Thursday, bills had been introduced and passed without committee votes or public hearings.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  Ohio union bill moves closer to clearing state Legislature as House lawmakers prepare to vote

Thursday, March 17, 2011  Recent labor frays in statehouses, elsewhere come with burden of history for Irish-Americans

Thursday, March 10, 2011  Wisconsin union defeat could help launch counterattack on GOP

Monday, February 28, 2011  Police relent, allow protesters to camp overnight in Wisconsin Capitol as sit-in nears 2 weeks

Sunday, February 27, 2011  The Wisconsin budget as it stands now is balanced, and Gov. Walker is under no legal obligation to make changes.

Saturday, February 26, 2011  Volunteers from Madison, schools help organize protester village in Wisconsin Capitol

Friday, February 25, 2011  Wisconsin Assembly passes bill taking away union rights, sends measure to Senate

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Updated with video, related links. Democrats filibuster for hours to halt vote on anti-union bill in Wisconsin Assembly.